Entrepreneurs can also quickly find themselves in a criminally relevant situation. Often, it is inadequate communication, lack of transparency, or simply insufficient knowledge that facilitates criminal offenses. We support companies, managing directors, executives, and employees, advising them on how to defend against criminal accusations.
The risk for companies involved in investigations of criminal offenses is enormous. Even an initial suspicion is enough to initiate searches and seizures; even the freezing of business accounts is possible during investigations. This significantly impairs business operations and ongoing commercial activities.
In our experience, in business criminal law – as well as in tax criminal law – the available defense options must be carefully considered and utilized to work towards a dismissal of proceedings as early as possible, either under § 170 para. 2 StPO (due to insufficient suspicion), under § 153 StPO (due to minor guilt and without a monetary penalty), or under § 153a StPO (against a monetary penalty). Should a penal order still be issued or an indictment filed, and if dismissal or acquittal is not realistic, we strive to achieve damage limitation as far as possible, for example, through a plea bargain in the criminal proceedings.
If your company finds itself in criminally relevant investigations, do not hesitate to contact us. Our attorneys, led by our specialist in criminal law, will diligently support you from the very first second in this crucial phase for the successful future of your company.
